YEARLY HIGH
0.1960 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1777 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1850 MXN

2021 KES to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.1960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.1777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1817 to the December average rate of 0.1849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1960 was down 17.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 980 MXN
2020 Average 1,009 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 889 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.22 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1901
0.1809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MXN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1856, compared to 0.1843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0128 MXN (High: 0.1948 / Low: 0.1820). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 MXN (High: 0.1863 / Low: 0.1829).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.1893) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0257 (-11.94%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.1893
2020 Avg (March) 0.2150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1869 0.1777 0.1817
February 0.1907 0.1822 0.1852
March 0.1960 0.1856 0.1893
April 0.1881 0.1829 0.1858
May 0.1895 0.1838 0.1859
June 0.1918 0.1826 0.1859
July 0.1863 0.1829 0.1845
August 0.1861 0.1818 0.1837
September 0.1867 0.1805 0.1818
October 0.1884 0.1816 0.1845
November 0.1948 0.1820 0.1865
December 0.1908 0.1808 0.1849